Sennheiser's $300 Momentum True Wireless 5 (MTW5) earns an 8.4/10 from Engadget, marking a significant overhaul of the flagship earbuds. The most obvious change is a smaller, more ergonomic design and a compact case that reviewer Billy Steele found comfortable for hours. Battery life jumps to 12 hours with ANC on (40 total), and all batteries are now user-replaceable — a first for the line — with replacements expected around $30-$40.

Audio remains a standout. The warm, balanced signature shines on tracks like Billy Strings' "Bluewater Breakdown" and Russian Circles' "Empath." New features include an 8-band EQ, updated Sound Personalization, and native Dolby Atmos with optional head tracking. However, adaptive ANC is merely lackluster, and call quality is subpar despite extra mics, a bone conduction sensor, and AI noise suppression.

The MTW5 finally fixes the comfort and longevity complaints of past models, but ANC and calls still lag behind top rivals. For pure sound quality and repairability at $300, they're a compelling pick.